07/03/2020 - 11:37
- Clarín.com
- Technology
Byron " Reckful " Bernstein, a streamer and professional video game player, died at age 31. His death was confirmed by his roommate and ex-girlfriend, and it shocked the gaming world and the Twitch community , where he broadcast his games.
Although the causes of the death of the professional player of World of Warcraft have not yet been officially determined, his entire environment confirmed that he took his life.
For the past few weeks, Bernstein had shared troubling messages about his mental state. Later, his friends commented that various profiles began to "trolle" him on the networks.
"I feel bad for anyone who has to deal with my insanity" or "just know that in these situations the insane person is not in control of their actions, " the streamer had written.
please just know in these situations the insane person does not feel in control of their actions
- Reckful (@Byron) July 2, 2020Her ex-girlfriend also referred to the event on Twitter. "Someone I love committed suicide. I wish I had said something to prevent it, " he had written on his account. And her brother remembered her on that social network.
"My little brother Byron left. RIP. He left in a similar way as my older brother. I have no other siblings. If you have stories and photos of him, please share," said his brother.
My baby brother Byron @reckful is gone. RIP. I've left in a similar way as my older brother Guy. I've no siblings left.
If you have stories and pictures of him, please share them. pic.twitter.com/11sNZkNxFy
Bernstein was the world leader in World of Warcraft (WoW) six seasons in a row, and was also the first player to reach 3,000 points. He had close to a million followers on Twitch.
In addition to playing WoWA, he also played chess and Hearthstone , and broadcast their games.
Twitch, the streameo platform where he became famous, also remembered it:
Rest in peace, Reckful.https: //t.co/dyRnzfMLU3 pic.twitter.com/Va9Ybyc94Q
- Twitch (@Twitch) July 2, 2020Assistance to the suicide
In Argentina there is a telephone line for assisting suicide. You can call toll free 135 (from Capital and Greater Buenos Aires) or 5275-1135 (from all over the country). Another option is to call 107 from the Federal Capital and localities with SAME service or 911 from all over the country.